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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 530.70 and 253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 530.70 and 253.62 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 530.70 = 253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/530.70 = 253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 530.70 × 253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 134,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,596.13/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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